There are a lot of reviews here and elsewhere that focus on EC's apparent lack of remorse. I agree, he could probably do more to atone for his terrible behavior, but I am willing to give him a bit of a bye, as he seems to be working hard to raise a family and be a loving husband and father in the waning years of his life. Unless you know first-hand what being abandoned by your mother can do to a man, don't be so quick to judge. It can be an awful path to walk, and (as I know) can lead to selfish and excessive behavior.
That said, I think this documentary does a very good job presenting Eric's life and *some* of the events and people that were and are part of his orbit. I am a true fan, and have been so since the days of Cream. I rediscovered Eric in the mid nineties when my wife bought me an acoustic guitar for Christmas. Through Eric is DID learn about the blues, and today I love the 12-bar genre more than any other music style. He led me to it, and for that I am thankful.
One thing I did discover in this documentary was the session with Aretha Franklin. I was unaware of it, and I'd never heard "Good To Me As I Am To You" before this show. It's a great tune, and when a fan finds a "deep track" when Eric is concerned, it is a find.
Lastly, I think the documentary did well to shine a light onto George Harrison's personality (to a small degree). I left my viewing with a lot of sympathy for Pattie Boyd. She seems to have been a woman doomed to be drawn to damaged men.
In my life, I don't think I've ever met a compelling artist that didn't have a number of flaws as a human being. Eric is no exception, and he deserves much credit for the art that he has created for us, and generations to come.
That said, I think this documentary does a very good job presenting Eric's life and *some* of the events and people that were and are part of his orbit. I am a true fan, and have been so since the days of Cream. I rediscovered Eric in the mid nineties when my wife bought me an acoustic guitar for Christmas. Through Eric is DID learn about the blues, and today I love the 12-bar genre more than any other music style. He led me to it, and for that I am thankful.
One thing I did discover in this documentary was the session with Aretha Franklin. I was unaware of it, and I'd never heard "Good To Me As I Am To You" before this show. It's a great tune, and when a fan finds a "deep track" when Eric is concerned, it is a find.
Lastly, I think the documentary did well to shine a light onto George Harrison's personality (to a small degree). I left my viewing with a lot of sympathy for Pattie Boyd. She seems to have been a woman doomed to be drawn to damaged men.
In my life, I don't think I've ever met a compelling artist that didn't have a number of flaws as a human being. Eric is no exception, and he deserves much credit for the art that he has created for us, and generations to come.